Total cost of laptop after sales tax is included = $804.73
Explanation:
price before sales tax = $739.98
Sales tax rate = 8.75%
Total cost of laptop after sales tax = $739.98 × (100% + 8.75%)
= $739.98 × (1 + 0.0875)
= 739.98 × 1.0875
= $804.73
Total cost of laptop after sales tax is included= $804.73
